180 second bars and one third bar

Who can receive the Air Force Cross EIIR

family remembrance displays

military historians

the Air Force Cross is highly sought after by collectors of RAF gallantry awards

Queens Gallantry Medal Miniature OBE/MBE 180 second bars and oneInstituted on 20th June 1974 to reward acts of exemplary bravery. Although intended as primarily a civilian award it is more often awarded to Military personnel for actions where military decorations would not be appropriate. Awards of the gallantry emblem to the Order of the British Empire were ceased at this time with the intention that such acts would be rewarded with the QGM. To date just over 1000 awards have been made together with 18 bars.